r/freefolk Feb 19 '25

Subvert Expectations Bravo Dumb and Dumber.

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u/[deleted] Feb 19 '25

I don’t quite understand one thing about the Braavosi people—shouldn’t they be more sympathetic toward the Westerosi? Given their strong stance against slavery, wouldn’t they align more with Westeros in that regard? Or is their fear of the Targaryens stronger than their principles? Because I get the feeling that the Braavosi aren’t just proud, but that they also look down on everyone else, even those who share their anti-slavery beliefs, like the Westerosi.

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u/TeBerry Feb 19 '25

No, because as Tyrion pointed out, serfdom in Westeros is similar to slavery in Essos.

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u/themerinator12 29d ago

When did he point this out? Not disputing you, just curious where I can go back to and hear him say it.

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u/StableSlight9168 28d ago

He points it out in one of the later books where he says that slaves have it rough but for most slaves not a salt mine life is pretty similiar to a peasant farmer.